Edible art in Hong Kong

words by Sam Rogers

To celebrate this year's ART HK, a showcase of international art
in Hong Kong taking place between 26 and 29 of May, the Mandarin
Oriental, Hong Kong will be offering guests a series of artistic
treats with the special 'ART HK' package.

ART HK, now in its fourth year, is the leading showcase for
international Modern and Contemporary Art in Asia with over 250
galleries participating from 38 different countries. This year
there will be galleries from the US, UK and China representing a
variety of international artists from Tracey Emin, Anish Kapoor and
Antony Gormley to Zhang Huan and Zhou Tiehai. Among the galleries
will be Barbara Gladstone from the US, White Cube
from the UK and ShanghART from China.

The Mandarin Oriental will also be home to an exhibition of its
own. The Clipper Lounge will be exhibiting 'dessert' temptations by
artist Zhou Tiehai that guests can enjoy while indulging in the
Mandarin Oriental's afternoon tea. Running from May 9th
to June 5th, this show will present original pieces of
art, each of which will be linked to a dessert and displayed in
specially created cake boxes.

For those looking for something stronger can go to the M bar,
located on the 25th floor of the hotel, where a number
of art-inspired cocktails will be available.

Included in the commemorative package will be overnight
accommodation in a luxurious room, breakfast at the Clipper Lounge
or Café Causette, two VIP passes to ART HK, including access to the
fair, an invitation to the Vernissage, use of the VIP Lounge,
access to all VIP events related to the fair and a complimentary
catalogue as were as LUXE City Guide Hong Kong, the exclusive
edition for Veuve Clicquot ART HK and a bottle of champagne at the
Veuve Clicquot Bar at ART HK.

Rooms start at £388 subject to 10% service charge, and are
available between 24 and 30 May 2011, subject to availability. To
book call +852 2522 0111 or visit www.mandarinoriental.com/hongkong.